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Trial stats, title of beginning cutscene
Mole in the Hole (I), also known as Scarlet Invitation, is the first episode of Soldier 11's Agent Story: Mole in the Hole.
It is unlocked after reaching Inter-Knot Level 20 and completing Cat's Lost & Found (B) in Phaethon's Story.
Parts[]
- Playing Myself
- Fortune Favors the Bold
- Mole's Suspicion
- Mole's Test
- Mole's Trial
- Passing Off as Fake
- Gaining Trust
Steps[]
- Go meet the client in the parking lot
- Return to the video store and discuss the commission with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Enter the Hollow and complete Soldier 11's commission
- Complete Passing Off as Fake
- Discuss the mission with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)
Gameplay Notes[]
- During Passing Off as Fake, a trial Soldier 11 is added to the team.
Trial Mode[]
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Max HP: 9,892 ATK: 2,399 DEF: 714 Impact: 93 Crit Rate: 46.6% Crit DMG: 64.4% Anomaly Mastery: 94 Anomaly Proficiency: 93 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120  DMG Bonus: 31% |
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Dialogue[]
- One day, outside the cafe on Sixth Street in Janus Quarter, New Eridu.
The kind and harmless video store manager, invited by long-term business partner and intelligence broker Shepherd, is here to discuss an extremely important secret deal... - Shepherd: Listen, old friend, you're the only one who can save my skin this time, or I might have to quit this line of work!
Calm down, I'm listening.- Yeah, speak a little louder and make everybody hear, dude.
- Shepherd: I'll cut to the chase...
- Shepherd: I got my hands on a big job at the expense of offending my peers, but I've been having a hard time securing a Proxy suitable for it!
- Shepherd: A lot of things are at stake for this job, and the client wants to meet the Proxy personally. Can you help?
- Shepherd: I have, of course, created a foolproof fake identity to protect your personal info!
- You've already made so many preparations... Can I still say "no"?
- For me to rebuild my Proxy business, we gotta scratch each other's back.
- Shepherd: How about you meet the client at the parking lot behind the video store?
- Shepherd: How will you recognize the client...? You'll recognize her when you see her.
- Shepherd: And don't forget the code words: Flame — Thunder.
- That same night, at the Random Play video store parking lot, on Sixth Street in Janus Quarter, New Eridu...
- Story summary:
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- Transcription missing
- The parking lot behind the store at night. It's a familiar place, but you must pretend to be arriving here for the first time.
- An unfamiliar young girl, emitting an imposing presence, is standing in the middle of the parking lot. Her sharp gaze sweeps towards you. She must be the client Shepherd was talking about.
- (SiblingSibling): (Ah... it's connected! Hello? Can you hear me, Wise?Ah... it's connected! Hello? Can you hear me, Wise? /
Good, we're connected. Hello? Can you hear me?Good, we're connected. Hello? Can you hear me?) - The earpiece you put in your ear before coming to the parking lot emits a familiar sound, as your only relative watches on the security camera from within the video store in case something goes wrong.
- (SiblingSibling): (Don't worry. Fairy and I will make sure you're safe. Just focus on the client.Don't worry. Fairy and I will make sure you're safe. Just focus on the client. /
Don't worry, Belle. Fairy and I are watching over you. Go and talk to our client![Note 1]Don't worry, Belle. Fairy and I are watching over you. Go and talk to our client![Note 1]) - (SiblingSibling): (Oh, and don't forget the code word Shepherd gave you! Flame — Thunder.Oh, and don't forget the code word Shepherd gave you! Flame — Thunder. /
And don't forget the code words Shepherd gave you: Flame — Thunder.And don't forget the code words Shepherd gave you: Flame — Thunder.)
Go meet the client in the parking lot[]
- (Attempt to enter Random Play via the backdoor, optional)
- (The client doesn't know I'm the owner of this video store. Going through that door might expose me. Maybe take a detour.)
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) in Random Play, optional)[verification needed] - (SiblingSibling): (Wise, be careful not to reveal your identity.Wise, be careful not to reveal your identity. /
Belle, I'll support you remotely.Belle, I'll support you remotely.) - (SiblingSibling): (Don't use the back door to the parking lot.Don't use the back door to the parking lot. /
Be careful not to reveal your identity. Don't use the back door to the parking lot.Be careful not to reveal your identity. Don't use the back door to the parking lot.)
- (Attempt to exit Random Play via the backdoor, optional)[verification needed]
- (SiblingSibling): Wait, the client doesn't (seem to know you work here...seem to know you work here... /
know we work here at the video store...know we work here at the video store...) Going through that door might expose (youyou / usus). Maybe take a detour.
Playing Myself[]
- (Talk to Soldier 11)
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Playing MyselfVideo Summary: "How to live as yourself?" A lifelong question... as it should be.
Story Description: You met your client, Soldier 11, a member of the Defense Force. She's seeking to gain the trust of a rebel spy. To achieve this, Soldier 11 wants you to assume the identity of the legendary Proxy known as... Phaethon!?
- Stern Girl: ...
- Flame.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ehm... Flame.Ehm... Flame. /
Um... F—Flame?Um... F—Flame?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ehm... Flame.Ehm... Flame. /
- Good evening~
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hi, decent weather we're having.Hi, decent weather we're having. /
Good evening!Good evening!) - Stern Girl: ...
- The girl doesn't reply, but puts one hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait! Flame!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hi, decent weather we're having.Hi, decent weather we're having. /
- Stern Girl: ...
- Stern Girl: Thunder.
- Stern Girl: 2 minutes and 55 seconds. That's how late you are for our meeting.
- Stern Girl: In the Defense Force, disciplinary action would be warranted.
- Stern Girl: As a penalty, 175 push-ups, or 87.5 one-handed push-ups would be required.
- 0.5 of a one-handed push up?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Can you show me what 0.5 of a one-handed push up is supposed to look like?Can you show me what 0.5 of a one-handed push up is supposed to look like? /
How do you do 0.5 of a one-handed push up?How do you do 0.5 of a one-handed push up?) - Stern Girl: In the Defense Force, asking such silly questions would warrant double punishment.
- Stern Girl: But it's not my duty to oversee the conduct of private citizens, nor is it my purpose in coming here.
- Stern Girl: You're the Proxy Shepherd recommended?
- Stern Girl: Remember, this conversation never happened, you've never met me, and what I'm about to say is confidential.
- Stern Girl: You can call me Soldier 11, of the Defense Force's Obsidian Division.
- Soldier 11: Shepherd has given me your information.
- Soldier 11: So it's only right I'm upfront about my identity.
- (SiblingSibling): (How is just telling us a code name being upfront? You must have a real name, right?How is just telling us a code name being upfront? You must have a real name, right? /
Hmm, seems the client still has reservations. "Soldier 11" must be a code name, right?Hmm, seems the client still has reservations. "Soldier 11" must be a code name, right?) - (SiblingSibling): (Lucy? Marie? Lucy-Marie?Lucy? Marie? Lucy-Marie? /
So she must have a real name? Lucy, Mary, Lucy-Marie or something?So she must have a real name? Lucy, Mary, Lucy-Marie or something?) - Fairy: Those sound like names you would hear in an old civilization cowboy film. Is this a reflection of your sense of humor, Second Assistant?
- (SiblingSibling): Be quiet. The client is about to explain the commission.
- Soldier 11: Shepherd tells me you're a highly skilled wanderer from the south with no local ties.
- Soldier 11: Previously active under the name Crimson Twilight.
- Crimson Twilight?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Crimson Twilight...Yes, hearing it brings back a lot of memories.Crimson Twilight...Yes, hearing it brings back a lot of memories. /
Crimson Twilight? Ohh! Right, that's me.Crimson Twilight? Ohh! Right, that's me.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Crimson Twilight...Yes, hearing it brings back a lot of memories.Crimson Twilight...Yes, hearing it brings back a lot of memories. /
- ...Yeah, that's me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...I'm a bit reluctant to admit, but that's correct. It's me....I'm a bit reluctant to admit, but that's correct. It's me. /
That's right, in the flesh. By the way, I wouldn't choose this code name if it were up to me.That's right, in the flesh. By the way, I wouldn't choose this code name if it were up to me.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...I'm a bit reluctant to admit, but that's correct. It's me....I'm a bit reluctant to admit, but that's correct. It's me. /
- (SiblingSibling): (Tch. A cowboy name is better than some of those you hear in old civilization cartoons. Right?Tch. A cowboy name is better than some of those you hear in old civilization cartoons. Right? /
Unbelievable. Is that what Shephard thinks is a cool name after all these years in the business?Unbelievable. Is that what Shephard thinks is a cool name after all these years in the business?) - Soldier 11: To keep it brief, my mission is simple — "catch a mole."
- Soldier 11: We've recently identified a spy among our unit — from a nearby rebel force — who isn't yet aware his identity has been exposed.
- Soldier 11: My superiors want me to use this spy to locate the rebels and eliminate them all at once.
- Soldier 11: I will execute the plan myself, and pretend to defect from the Defense Force to make contact with the spy.
- Soldier 11: My fake defection is going well so far.
- Soldier 11: I've made contact with them discreetly, but they've yet to completely trust me.
- Soldier 11: But the operation isn't without merit. We've learned the spy is a great admirer of an industry-renowned Proxy.
- Soldier 11: With that Proxy's support, he'd be willing to take the next step immediately to involve me in his secret missions — which will allow me to meet his superiors.
- Soldier 11: And that's where you come in — I need you to pretend to be this Proxy and help me follow the spy's instructions.
- Soldier 11: Can you do this, Crimson Darkness?
- Who do I need to pretend to be?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Who do I need to pretend to be? Are they famous in the industry?Who do I need to pretend to be? Are they famous in the industry? /
I need to pretend I'm a Proxy? What's their name?I need to pretend I'm a Proxy? What's their name?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Who do I need to pretend to be? Are they famous in the industry?Who do I need to pretend to be? Are they famous in the industry? /
- Uh, I think you forgot my code name?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Excuse me, but my actual code name is Crimson Twilight.Excuse me, but my actual code name is Crimson Twilight. /
Um, isn't my code name Crimson Twilight?Um, isn't my code name Crimson Twilight?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Excuse me, but my actual code name is Crimson Twilight.Excuse me, but my actual code name is Crimson Twilight. /
- Soldier 11: I don't know much about civilians, but even I've heard the name—
- Soldier 11: —Phaethon.
- An unexpected answer...
- (SiblingSibling): (...This is gonna be trouble....This is gonna be trouble. /
What an unexpected challenge.What an unexpected challenge.) - Fairy: Pretending to be Phaethon — That's a job Phaethon has yet to take on.
- Fairy: Searching "Pretending to be myself" online. 0 results found. Related results: I sell myself. I hit myself. I kill—
- (SiblingSibling): How useful, Fairy. (How could we possibly live without you?How could we possibly live without you? /
I can't imagine life without you.I can't imagine life without you.) - Soldier 11: Is everything alright, Crimson Gloom? You look troubled.
- It's nothing.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Oh, nothing. No worries.Oh, nothing. No worries. /
It's nothing! All good! Absolutely no second thoughts.It's nothing! All good! Absolutely no second thoughts.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Oh, nothing. No worries.Oh, nothing. No worries. /
- Are you sure you remember my name?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It'd help if you could remember my name.It'd help if you could remember my name. /
Are you... sure you remember my name?Are you... sure you remember my name?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It'd help if you could remember my name.It'd help if you could remember my name. /
- Soldier 11: I understand you likely feel a lot of pressure having to pretend to be Phaethon.
- Soldier 11: But Shepherd would stake his career on your abilities. So I know you won't let me, the Defense Force, and the people of New Eridu down. So relax.
- (SiblingSibling): (It'd be weirder to relax after hearing that, right?It'd be weirder to relax after hearing that, right? /
That doesn't make me want to relax...That doesn't make me want to relax...) - Soldier 11: I've posted the encrypted commission details on Inter-Knot. That's how you normally do things, right?
- Soldier 11: I'll contact you after you've checked the details and accepted the commission.
Return to the video store and discuss the commission with Belle/Wise[]
- (Talk to Soldier 11 again, optional)
- Soldier 11: Pretending to be Phaethon is a difficult task. Do you have any experience pretending to be someone else?
- Does dressing up for Halloween count?
- Sometimes when I'm gaming I pretend to be the opposite sex.
- Soldier 11: Is that it? ...That's somewhat alarming.
Fortune Favors the Bold[]
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise))
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Fortune Favors the BoldVideo Summary: "How to live as yourself?" A lifelong question... as it should be.
Story Description: You discussed the mission. Pretending to be yourself is indeed a difficult task.
- (SiblingSibling): Good job, (Wise!Wise! /
Belle!Belle!) - (SiblingSibling): Soldier 11 didn't seem to realize you live here.
- (SiblingSibling): I never thought we'd get a commission from the New Eridu Defense Force, not to mention something top-secret like catching a mole!
- (SiblingSibling): It's bound to be dangerous... (What should we do? Do you wanna accept it?What should we do? Do you wanna accept it? /
What's the plan? Do you wanna do it?What's the plan? Do you wanna do it?) - (SiblingSibling): Or should we decline and leave Shepherd to his own luck?
- Fortune favors the bold.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Fortune favors the bold. Let's accept it.Fortune favors the bold. Let's accept it. /
Let's take it! After all, fortune favors the bold.Let's take it! After all, fortune favors the bold.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Fortune favors the bold. Let's accept it.Fortune favors the bold. Let's accept it. /
- Risk always comes with reward.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (If we handle this commission well, New Eridu Defense Force will be indebted to us. This connection will surely be useful in the future.[Note 2]If we handle this commission well, New Eridu Defense Force will be indebted to us. This connection will surely be useful in the future.[Note 2] /
If we nail this commission, we'll get to establish a connection with New Eridu Defense Force. It's a rare networking opportunity!If we nail this commission, we'll get to establish a connection with New Eridu Defense Force. It's a rare networking opportunity!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (If we handle this commission well, New Eridu Defense Force will be indebted to us. This connection will surely be useful in the future.[Note 2]If we handle this commission well, New Eridu Defense Force will be indebted to us. This connection will surely be useful in the future.[Note 2] /
- (SiblingSibling): That's true... The commission is already uploaded (to Inter-Knot[Note 3]to Inter-Knot[Note 3] /
on Inter-Knoton Inter-Knot). Check it out when you make up your (mind.mind. / mind, Belle.mind, Belle.)
Enter the Hollow and complete Soldier 11's commission[]
Main article: Passing Off as Fake
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) again, optional) - (SiblingSibling): (I always thought my acting skills were better than yours, Wise.I always thought my acting skills were better than yours, Wise. /
Although it sounds like boasting, I've always felt that I'm the better actor between the two of us...Although it sounds like boasting, I've always felt that I'm the better actor between the two of us...) - Indeed, congratulations.
- Really?
- (SiblingSibling): (Hmm... you're definitely the better one when it comes to acting dumb!Hmm... you're definitely the better one when it comes to acting dumb! /
Are you acting dumb? You are, right?Are you acting dumb? You are, right?)
Mole's Suspicion[]
- (Upon starting the commission)
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Mole's SuspicionVideo Summary: How many steps does it take to gain the trust of a suspicious mole?
Story Description: Soldier 11 communicates with the spy, Mr. Mole, who harbors suspicions about your true identity as Phaethon. He requests that you plant listening [sic] and transmitters within the Hollow to prove your capabilities.
- After agreeing on a suggested time through the HDD system, Soldier 11 headed to the Hollow and prepared to contact the rebels.
- Soldier 11: The spy will come online in 5 seconds. He goes by the name "Mr. Mole."
- Soldier 11: 5, 4, 3, 2—
- Soldier 11: Mr. Mole, I have brought Phaethon.
- Soldier 11: I'm sure you're close by—
- Soldier 11: If it's convenient, why don't we discuss this in person, so we can begin the operation immediately?
- Soldier 11: I want to leave the Defense Force as soon as possible. I plan to buy a blackcurrant farm with your payment.
- Soldier 11: Then spend the rest of my days with my canine Thiren maid in the tranquil countryside.
- ...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Eh... Dog Thiren maid?Eh... Dog Thiren maid? /
Yeah...? A blackcurrant farm?Yeah...? A blackcurrant farm?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Eh... Dog Thiren maid?Eh... Dog Thiren maid? /
- That's some weird background story they gave you!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I take it all back. Compared to Soldier 11's backstory, there's nothing unusual about "Crimson Twilight."I take it all back. Compared to Soldier 11's backstory, there's nothing unusual about "Crimson Twilight." /
Okay, compared to Soldier 11's backstory, "Crimson Twilight" sounds perfectly plausible.Okay, compared to Soldier 11's backstory, "Crimson Twilight" sounds perfectly plausible.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I take it all back. Compared to Soldier 11's backstory, there's nothing unusual about "Crimson Twilight."I take it all back. Compared to Soldier 11's backstory, there's nothing unusual about "Crimson Twilight." /
- Soldier 11: You're very quiet. I thought you'd always admired Phaethon...
- Mr. Mole: ...Hahaha, hehehe...
- Mr. Mole: I can't see you through remote communication, but I smell deception.
- Soldier 11: ...!
- Mr. Mole: *grumble* There's no free lunch in this city!
- Mr. Mole: A legendary Proxy like Phaethon has had numerous achievements throughout their career...
- Mr. Mole: There's no way someone like that would work with a nobody like me, not on a trivial chore like stealing military info!
- Soldier 11: ...You call that trivial?!
- I swear I'm not lying!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (If we're lying, and I'm not Phaethon, may my instant noodles always be missing the seasoning packets, for the rest of my life!If we're lying, and I'm not Phaethon, may my instant noodles always be missing the seasoning packets, for the rest of my life! /
We're not lying! If I'm not Phaethon, for the rest of my life, may my instant noodles always be missing the seasoning packets!We're not lying! If I'm not Phaethon, for the rest of my life, may my instant noodles always be missing the seasoning packets!) - Soldier 11: ...
- Soldier 11: Fire Lizard Inferno Extra Spicy Cup Noodles without its seasoning packet is like... like a soldier without their weapon, general, or homeland.
- Soldier 11: Unimaginable! We understand your sincerity now.
- Mr. Mole: Wait a moment! I'm just not feelin' it.
- Mr. Mole: The Defense Force is going to conduct weapons testing in this Hollow... To show your good faith, I want you to help me set up military transmitters around the area.
- Mr. Mole: You talk the talk. But if you want me to believe you're the real Phaethon, you'll have to walk the walk.
- (After the cutscene)
- Soldier 11: We need to deploy transmitters here.
- Soldier 11: We have 3 target locations in total.
- Soldier 11: It's up to you where to place them.
- (Reach the first target)
- Fairy Has a Response: "Master, we have arrived at target point no. 1."
- Fairy Has a Response: "Deploy the transmitter."
- Target Deploy Point: You've arrived at the marked location.
According to Fairy's analysis, this is a suitable place to set up a transmitter. - Put the device here and... it's done?
- Put it down carefully, like it's a fragile model
- Drop it hard like trash
- (After the event)
- Fairy: Fairy now computing *hums an on-hold melody*
Mole's Test[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Mole's TestVideo Summary: How many steps does it take to gain the trust of a suspicious mole?
Story Description: It seems like you haven't earned Mr. Mole's trust just yet. He asked some tricky questions, and Soldier 11 played along to help diffuse the situation.
- Mr. Mole: Proxy—
- Mr. Mole: You're not really Phaethon at all... are you?
- Soldier 11: ...
- ...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...... /
...!...!) - Mr. Mole: ...Why so quiet? Say something!
- Mr. Mole: At least deny it!
- Mr. Mole: "A clean and efficient job — well done! Phaethon saves the day again!"
- Mr. Mole: Dispelling a client's doubts with mere words should be a cinch for a legendary Proxy like you, right?!
- I'm not your therapist.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...I'm charging extra for psychological consultations....I'm charging extra for psychological consultations. /
That sounds like something better suited for therapy!That sounds like something better suited for therapy!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...I'm charging extra for psychological consultations....I'm charging extra for psychological consultations. /
- But I really am Phaethon.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Excuse me? Are you trying to tell Phaethon how to do his job?Excuse me? Are you trying to tell Phaethon how to do his job? /
Uh? Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?Uh? Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Excuse me? Are you trying to tell Phaethon how to do his job?Excuse me? Are you trying to tell Phaethon how to do his job? /
- Soldier 11: Mr. Mole.
- Mr. Mole: What have you got to say?
- Soldier 11: I'm hurt.
- Soldier 11: You're being quite rude, despite me putting in all this effort to get Phaethon here.
- Soldier 11: Suspicious and probing...That's no way to show respect to such a legendary Proxy.
- Soldier 11: In fact, I really didn't want to bring it up but...
- Soldier 11: I paid a staggering price to get Phaethon here.
- Soldier 11: So I want this collaboration to work more than anyone else here...
- Soldier 11: *clears throat* Right, Phaethon?
- Oh?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Huh? When did you pay— Oh! Yes, the price was very steep.Huh? When did you pay— Oh! Yes, the price was very steep. /
Huh? Aaaah! Right! The price was very steep!Huh? Aaaah! Right! The price was very steep!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Huh? When did you pay— Oh! Yes, the price was very steep.Huh? When did you pay— Oh! Yes, the price was very steep. /
- Yeah, it was impressive!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yes, I was very (impressed.impressed. /
impressed!impressed!) Especially (when you did halfwhen you did half / with the 0.5with the 0.5) of a one-handed push up...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yes, I was very (impressed.impressed. /
- Mr. Mole: What... Sergeant, you...
- Mr. Mole: You're right. I should've known. Why would someone like Phaethon want to work with me...
- Mr. Mole: I never would've guessed it was you, Sergeant, making such a sacrifice. My attitude is unacceptable!
- Soldier 11: The cost isn't important, it's the result that matters. Such is the life of a soldier.
- Mr. Mole: There's no time to lose, Ph—Phaethon! Time to place the next beacon, and all thanks to you!
- (SiblingSibling): (This Mr. Mole guy... He might still have some doubts, but he seems to trust us for now!This Mr. Mole guy... He might still have some doubts, but he seems to trust us for now! /
We may have dispelled some doubt... But it looks like we haven't earned his complete trust yet.We may have dispelled some doubt... But it looks like we haven't earned his complete trust yet.) - (SiblingSibling): (All thanks to Soldier 11's help! You're doing good, Wise, keep it up!All thanks to Soldier 11's help! You're doing good, Wise, keep it up! /
All thanks to Soldier 11. Belle, we can't let our guard down just yet.All thanks to Soldier 11. Belle, we can't let our guard down just yet.)
- (After the cutscene)
- Soldier 11: Careful, betrayal is our enemy's nature.
- (Interact with any observation point)
- Fairy: Extracting Carrot data...
- (Interact with the Gear Coin gate)
- Fairy has discovered a note: "A legendary Proxy lacking financial means? Suspicious! —Mr. Mole"
- Fairy Smart Intervention: "Valve status analyzed. The valve opens only once sufficient Gear Coins have been inserted."
- Locked Valve: Turns out this is part of Mr. Mole's plan. This commission won't end up burning a hole in your pocket, will it?
- Looks like you'll have to pay the toll... if you want to proceed.
- Pay the required amountPay 2,000 Gear Coins
- Explore the surrounding area
- (After paying the toll)
- Soldier 11: A secret path? Not bad, Proxy.
- (Interact with the Gold Excavation Point, optional)
- Fairy E-reader: "Mr. Mole has been here, and found nothing. —Mr. Mole."
- Fairy E-reader: "Master, Mr. Mole seems to be lying."
- No Treasures Here: It looks like a note left by Mole. Seems suspicious.
Why would he want to emphasize there's no treasures here? - Should we check again?
- Check the note again
- Fairy E-reader: "Memo:"
"This is private room no. 15 (crossed out) military assets, traps are set on both sides."
- Fairy E-reader: "Memo:"
- Other people's stuff...
- It's better to leave it alone
- (Interact with the Gold Excavation Point again, optional)
- Fairy E-reader: "Memo:"
"This is private room no. 15 (crossed out) military assets, traps are set on both sides."
- (Reach the second target)
- Fairy is Speaking: "Master, we have arrived at target point No. 2."
- Fairy is Speaking: "Deploy the transmitter."
- Target Deploy Point: You've arrived at the marked location.
According to Fairy's analysis, this is a suitable place to set up a transmitter. - Soldier 11 wants to help.
- Please, go ahead.
- Fairy Live Broadcast: "Soldier 11 took the transmitter."
- Fairy Live Broadcast: "Soldier 11 returned the transmitter."
- Target Deploy Point: The transmitter Soldier 11 returned is twice as big as before she took it!
- This clearly isn't the same one!
- Continue the installation...?
- Continue the installation
- (After the event)
- Soldier 11: Enough! No need to talk, just do it.
- Fairy: Fairy now computing *hums an on-hold melody*
- Soldier 11: Good, the setup is complete. Go to the next location.
- (Reach the third target)
- You Hear Fairy's Voice: "Master, we have arrived at target point no. 3."
- You Hear Fairy's Voice: "Deploy the transmitter."
- Target Deploy Point: You've arrived at the marked location.
According to Fairy's analysis, this is a suitable place to set up a transmitter. - It's time to do that thing...
- Install the device
- Fairy Thoughtfully Points Out: "Based on past experience, Master, I suggest confirming if Soldier 11 has... other arrangements."
- Fairy Thoughtfully Points Out: "..."
"Soldier 11 is wiping her goggles."
- (After the event)
- Fairy: Fairy now computing *hums an on-hold melody*
Mole's Trial[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Mole's TrialVideo Summary: How many steps does it take to gain the trust of a suspicious mole?
Story Description: Despite being impressed by your skills, Mr. Mole still has one last doubt. As you addressed his concerns, Soldier 11 expressed approval.
- Mr. Mole: Finished so fast... And with such skill and such finesse. My word, there's no faking that...
- Mr. Mole: ...Auughhhh~ I want to run over and worship every inch of ground that Phaethon sets foot on!
- Mr. Mole: Wait, there's too much at stake to make such a quick decision about their true identity...
- Mr. Mole: And I'm not sure why... But I'm pretty sure I can smell a rat... *sniff* Ah yes, smelly... *sniff*... rats...
- I can hear you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can hear you.I can hear you. /
Hey, I can hear you.Hey, I can hear you.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can hear you.I can hear you. /
- You're still connected.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Quick reminder — you're still connected.Quick reminder — you're still connected. /
Hey, you're still connected!Hey, you're still connected!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Quick reminder — you're still connected.Quick reminder — you're still connected. /
- Mr. Mole: Eek...!
- Soldier 11: I... hear a strange noise. Is there a problem with the connection?
- Let's take it that way...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yes, let's just assume it is as you say.Yes, let's just assume it is as you say. /
Well, let's just treat it as a communication breakdown.Well, let's just treat it as a communication breakdown.) I can understand the client being occasionally mistrustful.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yes, let's just assume it is as you say.Yes, let's just assume it is as you say. /
- I can understand...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can't say I don't understand how you feel.I can't say I don't understand how you feel. /
*cough* Even a legendary Proxy like me can understand the client being occasionally mistrustful.*cough* Even a legendary Proxy like me can understand the client being occasionally mistrustful.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can't say I don't understand how you feel.I can't say I don't understand how you feel. /
- Mr. Mole: Phaeth— Proxy, you understand?
- It's only human to be curious. After all, as Phaethon—
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's only human to be curious. After all, as Phaethon—
- Mr. Mole: Phaethon?
- Soldier 11: —Phaethon is a living legend.
- Soldier 11: They know everything possible about the Hollows. Even school kids in New Eridu know that.
- Mr. Mole: Big words. Not even the Hollow Investigative Association says they know everything about the Hollows!
- Mr. Mole...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Mr. Mole...Mr. Mole... /
Um, hey, Mr. Mole...Um, hey, Mr. Mole...) - Mr. Mole: Eh?
- You are also in the Hollow, right?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Since we're conversing in real-time, you must also be in this (Hollow.Hollow. /
Hollow, right?Hollow, right?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Since we're conversing in real-time, you must also be in this (Hollow.Hollow. /
- Seems like you're not far from us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Since we're conversing in real-time, you must also be in this (Hollow, and possibly pretty close to us, as well.Hollow, and possibly pretty close to us, as well. /
Hollow... Are you watching us from somewhere nearby?Hollow... Are you watching us from somewhere nearby?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Since we're conversing in real-time, you must also be in this (Hollow, and possibly pretty close to us, as well.Hollow, and possibly pretty close to us, as well. /
- Mr. Mole: Hmph... That's just common sense!
- My years of experience tell me that this Hollow is about to become active.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Believe it or not: my years of experienceBelieve it or not: my years of experience /
Well, I've got news for you: My years of experienceWell, I've got news for you: My years of experience) tell me that this Hollow is about to become active. Ethereal activity is about to skyrocket. - Mr. Mole: How come? The Association didn't send out any Ether warnings—
- (SiblingSibling): Mr. Mole has no idea... Fairy's a lot faster than (the Association!the Association! Tooltip for the Association!ⓘ /
that.that.) - Mr. Mole: ...That's a warning siren... How is that possible?!
- Mr. Mole: Beating the Association based purely on experience. Now that's what I call legendary...!
- Soldier 11: Those are Ethereal tracks ahead. Get ready for a fight.
- Keep an eye out on your end as well, Mr. Mole.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Keep an eye out on your (end as wellend as well /
end, tooend, too), Mr. Mole. - Mr. Mole: You... You're concerned about my safety?! My... My face is so flushed it's heating up the whole Hollow...!
- Mr. Mole: Okay! Then consider taking care of those Ethereals as the marvelous conclusion to your little adventure!
- Mr. Mole: I'm going to hang up. Sorry to bother you!
- Mr. Mole: Ah, what praise could ever befit your mighty reputation... I'll be sure to give all of it to you personally after battle!!
- (After the cutscene)
- Soldier 11: Alright, the day's last challenge...
Passing Off as Fake[]
- (Upon defeating all enemies)
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Passing Off as FakeVideo Summary: How many steps does it take to gain the trust of a suspicious mole?
Story Description: Mr. Mole was very impressed with "Phaethon," and Soldier 11 was pleased with our performance. She says she'll contact us again soon.
- Soldier 11: That's that.
- Mr. Mole: Excellent! Splendid! Wonderful!
- Mr. Mole: I never imagined Agents and Proxies could work so efficiently and seamlessly together!
- Soldier 11: This is a piece of cake for Phaethon.
- Do you believe me now?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I think I've earned your trust now?I think I've earned your trust now? /
Do you believe me now?Do you believe me now?) - Mr. Mole: Am I... Am I dreaming? I'm working with the real Phaethon right now?
- Mr. Mole: It's like I've been crawling in the gloom my whole life, then today, the sun sheds a beam of light on my face...
- Mr. Mole: Oooh... wah... ahhh...!!
- Soldier 11: Calm down, Mr. Mole.
- Soldier 11: Now that that's done, I suppose our actual mission can proceed.
- Mr. Mole: Exactly! We'll take care of things on our end. Wait for me to contact you.
- Soldier 11: Be quick.
- Mr. Mole: I'll give the Sergeant her farm life dream, and I'll try to get the highest payment for Phaethon!
- Mr. Mole: Hehe, now that we're done talking business, can I ask you something?
- Mr. Mole: Was it really you who infiltrated the TOPS vault through a Sub-Hollow? And then at the old institute site, that perfect ex—
- I can't reveal my secrets.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Some matters should remain a secret. Apologies, I can't offer such information at this time.Some matters should remain a secret. Apologies, I can't offer such information at this time. /
I'd love to tell you, but some matters are confidential. I'm sure you understand!I'd love to tell you, but some matters are confidential. I'm sure you understand!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Some matters should remain a secret. Apologies, I can't offer such information at this time.Some matters should remain a secret. Apologies, I can't offer such information at this time. /
- I'll tell you about it next time.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Let me deal with some other matters first. Perhaps I'll tell you next time.Let me deal with some other matters first. Perhaps I'll tell you next time. /
You really want to know? Well... alright! I'll tell you about it next time we talk!You really want to know? Well... alright! I'll tell you about it next time we talk!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Let me deal with some other matters first. Perhaps I'll tell you next time.Let me deal with some other matters first. Perhaps I'll tell you next time. /
- Mr. Mole: O—Okay! See you next time then! I'll miss you!
- Mr. Mole: Ehm, I have a favor to ask. Next time we meet... Can I please get your autograph? Or could you record a wake-up call for your little mole. Hee-hee...
- Did I just get hung up on?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (He hung up just like that?He hung up just like that? /
Did he just hang up?Did he just hang up?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (He hung up just like that?He hung up just like that? /
- Gee, you're welcome.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Did he hang up? How rude.Did he hang up? How rude. /
He hung up... Okay, you're welcome.He hung up... Okay, you're welcome.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Did he hang up? How rude.Did he hang up? How rude. /
- Soldier 11: What a loudmouth. He's a lot more chatty than I expected after he let his guard down.
- Soldier 11: Anyway... Let's get out of the Hollow.
Gaining Trust[]
- (After completing Passing Off as Fake)
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Gaining TrustVideo Summary: Applaud the triumph of the twin who is better at acting.
Story Description: Soldier 11 approves of your abilities.
- Soldier 11: That was a pretty smooth escape.
- That was pretty hairy.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (There were a few dicey moments.There were a few dicey moments. /
That was pretty hairy.That was pretty hairy.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (There were a few dicey moments.There were a few dicey moments. /
- Pretending to be Phaethon...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Smooth? Pretending to be Phaethon is quite challenging, actually.Smooth? Pretending to be Phaethon is quite challenging, actually. /
Well, this is the first time I'm pretending to be Phaethon...Well, this is the first time I'm pretending to be Phaethon...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Smooth? Pretending to be Phaethon is quite challenging, actually.Smooth? Pretending to be Phaethon is quite challenging, actually. /
- Soldier 11: That went better than expected... I didn't use even half of the lines I prepared beforehand.
- Soldier 11: Like... Phaethon can sneak into anywhere with complete stealth. Not even a door sensor or infrared faucet could detect Phaethon...
- I thought we agreed to drop that line!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...Quick reminder, we agreed to remove that line back at rehearsal....Quick reminder, we agreed to remove that line back at rehearsal. /
Hang on, hang on, I thought we agreed to remove that line from the list?Hang on, hang on, I thought we agreed to remove that line from the list?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...Quick reminder, we agreed to remove that line back at rehearsal....Quick reminder, we agreed to remove that line back at rehearsal. /
- That doesn't sound cool at all!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Calling that a compliment is an overstatement.Calling that a compliment is an overstatement. /
That doesn't sound like a compliment at all...That doesn't sound like a compliment at all...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Calling that a compliment is an overstatement.Calling that a compliment is an overstatement. /
- Soldier 11: I was worried when Shepherd endorsed you.
- Soldier 11: But you're pretty good. Well done, Proxy.
- Soldier 11: I'll contact you when the spy starts to move.
Discuss the mission with Belle/Wise[]
- (Idle)
- Soldier 11: No, it's not time to indulge in super spicy noodles just yet...
- (Talk to Soldier 11 again, optional)
- Soldier 11: It seems I can trust this Proxy...
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) in Random Play) - (SiblingSibling): (Wise, welcome back!Wise, welcome back! /
Welcome back.Welcome back.) - (SiblingSibling): Both you and Soldier 11 put in some hard work dealing with that sneaky Mr. Mole. (Good job!Good job! /
Great work!Great work!) - (SiblingSibling): (LuckilyLuckily /
FortunatelyFortunately), we're the real deal. There were a few moments when things got really dicey... - Not bad for me~
- We did it!
- (SiblingSibling): (Waiting for some props? Well, I guess you have earned yourself some compliments this time.Waiting for some props? Well, I guess you have earned yourself some compliments this time. /
Need some recognition? Well, you sure did a pretty good job this time around.Need some recognition? Well, you sure did a pretty good job this time around.) - (SiblingSibling): (After all, "pretending to be ourselves" was something we'd never done before, and I think we pulled it off brilliantly!After all, "pretending to be ourselves" was something we'd never done before, and I think we pulled it off brilliantly! /
Considering the fact that 'acting like ourselves' was something we'd never done before, I must say, we pulled it off brilliantly.Considering the fact that 'acting like ourselves' was something we'd never done before, I must say, we pulled it off brilliantly.) - (SiblingSibling): (Soldier 11 also did a great job acting along.Soldier 11 also did a great job acting along. /
To my surprise, Soldier 11 performed exceptionally well.To my surprise, Soldier 11 performed exceptionally well.) Does having a poker face give you an advantage in lying? - (SiblingSibling): (Alright, next time, I'll try to keep a straight face and say, "Nope, I've never seen carrot cake in the fridge," just to see how it plays out!Alright, next time, I'll try to keep a straight face and say, "Nope, I've never seen carrot cake in the fridge," just to see how it plays out! /
Hmm... "I've never seen your carrot cake in the fridge." I also tried it. How did it work out?Hmm... "I've never seen your carrot cake in the fridge." I also tried it. How did it work out?) - (SiblingSibling): But I'm still a bit (worried...worried... /
worried.worried.) - (SiblingSibling): Mr. Mole is quite the skeptic. Gaining his trust won't be so easy...
- (SiblingSibling): To be honest, even if he appeared completely trusting today, that obsession with Phaethon...
- It was a bit disgusting.
- Kind of creepy.
- (SiblingSibling): (Right? I always have a nagging feeling something's off... Is he waiting for us to slip up and blow our cover?Right? I always have a nagging feeling something's off... Is he waiting for us to slip up and blow our cover? /
Indeed. Something is off, it feels like he's still waiting for us to slip up.Indeed. Something is off, it feels like he's still waiting for us to slip up.) - (SiblingSibling): (We won't let him have his way! Next time, I'll be there to back you up and help us nail perfection!We won't let him have his way! Next time, I'll be there to back you up and help us nail perfection! /
We won't let him have his way. In the next operation I'll be there to ensure flawless completion.We won't let him have his way. In the next operation I'll be there to ensure flawless completion.) - (SiblingSibling): (Soldier 11 will reach out to us using Shepherd's private messages before the next operation. For the time being, let's just take some rest!Soldier 11 will reach out to us using Shepherd's private messages before the next operation. For the time being, let's just take some rest! /
Before the next operation starts, Soldier 11 will contact us using Shepherd's private messages. Let's take a break for now.Before the next operation starts, Soldier 11 will contact us using Shepherd's private messages. Let's take a break for now.) - Take a Break (Leave Story)
Notes[]
Other Languages[]
Mole in the Hole (I)[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Mole in the Hole (I) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 洞中谍 上 Dòng Zhōng Dié（Shàng) |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 洞中諜 上 Dòng Zhōng Dié（Shàng) |
| Japanese | ホロウ：インポッシブル（上） Horō: Inpossshiburu (Jyō) |
| Korean | 공동 임파서블(상) Gongdong Impaseobeul(Sang) |
| Spanish | Topo de la Cavidad (I) |
| French | Mission : Taupissime (I) |
| Russian | Крот в каверне (I) Krot v kaverne (I) |
| Thai | โจรกรรมใน Hollow (I) |
| Vietnamese | Gián Điệp Trong Lỗ Hổng I |
| German | Maulwurf in der Höhle (I) |
| Indonesian | Mata-mata dalam Hollow (I) |
| Portuguese | Toupeira no Buraco I |
Scarlet Invitation[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Scarlet Invitation |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 绯红邀约 Fēihóng Yāoyuē |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 緋紅邀約 Fēihóng Yāoyuē |
| Japanese | 紅への誘い Kurenai e no Sasoi |
| Korean | 선홍빛 초대 Seonhongbit Chodae |
| Spanish | Invitación escarlata |
| French | Une invitation en rouge |
| Russian | Алое приглашение Aloye priglasheniye |
| Thai | คำเชิญสีแดง |
| Vietnamese | Lời Mời Đỏ Thẫm |
| German | Scharlachrote Einladung |
| Indonesian | Undangan Merah |
| Portuguese | Convite Escarlate |
Change History[]
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